Contents
Product Information...................................................................................................... 1-1
Features .......................................................................................................................................1-48
Operation.....................................................................................................................................1-54
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................1-58
Internal Design ............................................................................................................................1-64
Removal and Replacement............................................................................................ 2-1
Disassembly Flowchart .................................................................................................................2-3
Removing the Battery....................................................................................................................2-4
Removing a SDRAM Module.......................................................................................................2-5
Replacing Small Parts .................................................................................................................2-11
Removing the Keyboard..............................................................................................................2-16
Removing the CD/DVD Drive ....................................................................................................2-20
Removing the Top Case ..............................................................................................................2-26
Removing the Floppy Drive ........................................................................................................2-32
Removing the Audio PCA...........................................................................................................2-38
Removing the CPU Module ........................................................................................................2-44
Removing the Motherboard ........................................................................................................2-50
Repairing the BIOS IC ................................................................................................................2-61
Removing Other Components .....................................................................................................2-63
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................3-2
Diagnostic Tools .........................................................................................................................3-18
Replaceable Parts........................................................................................................... 4-1
Reference Information .................................................................................................. 5-1
Password Removal Policy .............................................................................................................5-1
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